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N20 TRR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,749 mi
Last recorded96,749 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 TRR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 96,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 93,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 93,507 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 88,276 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 88,248 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,106 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 88,083 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 87,763 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf osf osr nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Offside Front brake binding slightly

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 87,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf osf osr nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 87,573 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 87,573 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 87,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 86,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2011 85,902 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2010 85,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2010 85,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 83,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside outer sill corroding

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2008 83,531 miles

nearside outer sill corroding

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2007 80,470 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 80,470 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 72,165 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 62,703 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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N20 TRR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N20 TRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N20 TRR registered?

N20 TRR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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